| Ten Hands | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Genre: | Rock, funk, alternative |
| Years Active: | 1986–present |
| Label: | ESG Records, Slipped Disc, Clubland Records |
| Website: | http://tenhandsmusic.com |
| Current Members: | J. Paul Slavens Steve Brand Gary Muller "BIG" Al Emert Mike Dillon |
| Past Members: | Earl Harvin Matt Chamberlain Ed McMahon Greg Beck Chris Claridy Chad Rueffer Joe Cripps Pete Wilson Matt Thompson |
Ten Hands is a rock band based in Denton, Texas, United States. The band consists of:
Described as a cross between the jazz-rock-art style of Frank Zappa and the psychedelic punk of the Meat Puppets, Ten Hands had a style that was better appreciated live, more so than in the studio. The late 1980s local scene adored them and the Dallas Observer awarded Ten Hands numerous accolades in 1988-1989.
The band performed regularly from the mid 1980s through 1995. Since 2014, they have been playing regular shows several times a year in the Dallas area, with various lineups.[1] [2] [3]
| Year | Title | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Kung Fu ... That's What I Like | ESG | |
| 1989 | The Big One Is Coming (live) | ESG | |
| 1992 | Be My Guru | Slipped Disc | |
| 1993 | Jazz For Jerks | Clubland | |
| 1996 | The Big One That Got Away (live) | Clubland |